How to Pronounce "bolt"
word
/ˈboʊɫt/
bohlt
/bˈəʊlt/
bohlt
Definition
A bolt can be a metal pin used to fasten things together, a bar used to lock a door, or a sudden flash of lightning. As a verb, it can also mean to move very quickly or to run away suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈboʊɫt/
British English
/bˈəʊlt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bohlt
UK
bohlt
Listen in Context
Tighten the bolt with this tool.
She slid the bolt across the door.
A bolt of lightning lit up the sky.
The dog heard a loud noise and bolted.